HR Industry Brief

Texting isn’t just for teens and kids anymore. It’s moving into the hiring arena, and more employers are using it to connect with job candidates, especially millennials and Gen Zers. Some tips for successful text hiring include:

• Consider the position. Limit texting to more junior positions.
• Talk, then text. Speak to candidates via phone first, then get their permission to text. The phone conversation is important to establishing a personal connection.
• Have a text message policy. This should detail how and when to start contact via text. For instance, state that all texts must be professional – no slang or abbreviations.
• Save texts. Keep these as you would any records or written communications. This will protect the company if there is a complaint or question later on.

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There are many good workers out there who aren’t actively looking for a job but who could still be potential candidates for your openings. So how do you identify and entice these people? Experts suggest the following:

• Encourage employee referrals.
• Launch a talent community.
• Highlight your employee value proposition during the initial conversation.
• Build relationships.
• Create an emotional connection.
• Use what you already have.
• Be active in relevant communities.
• Use technology intentionally.
• Provide sourcing training.
• Utilize social media.
• Power up your network.
• Prioritize authenticity.
• Always be selling your brand.

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Think about these considerations to make culture change easier in your organization:

• Culture is “how we do things.” If behavior doesn’t change, culture won’t.
• The culture is a control system – for better and worse.
• Culture is shaped by incentives; and these can influence behaviors.
• Culture helps employees make sense of what’s happening, especially in times of change.
• Culture is a key source of shared identify and views of the organization.
• Culture is your organization’s immune system.
• Organizational culture is shaped by societal culture.
• Never monolithic, culture is always multi-layered.
• Culture is dynamic and flexible.
• Culture is resilient.

Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (10/3) 10 Attributes of Culture That Make It So Difficult to Change

Diversity and inclusion are essential to business success. Yet, many organizations are still struggling with how to implement these concepts into their strategic plans. Experts suggest a few keys to help:

• Have a clearly defined purpose for meetings that drive inclusiveness and diversity. Encourage leaders to promote discussions that give everyone an opportunity to contribute ideas and be involved in problem-solving.
• Take the bias out of requests for flexibility. Make flexible scheduling available, as possible, to employees at all levels. Ensure that employees aren’t judged or penalized for requesting flexibility.
• Implement a research-based approach to identify, predict potential, and develop talent at all levels.

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Ready or not, the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is here. Post-acute and long-term care facilities have been preparing for months, and they are bracing for the new reimbursement model’s implementation. Here is what some experts are saying:

• Owen Hammond, CEO, Cascadia Healthcare: “Our approach to preparing for PDPM has been very team-oriented.”
• Anne Tumlinson, CEO, Anne Tumlinson Innovations: ‘The real challenge, in my mind, is not much whether SNFs can code and care for their current patient mix well enough – it’s whether they can take full advantage of this new payment system.”
• Ben Kurland, CEO, Allaire Health Services: “From a process standpoint, tighter-than-ever interdisciplinary communication will be the most critical element to success.”

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More companies are looking to wearable technology as a way to promote healthy lifestyles, enhance workplace safety, and more. Some of the benefits of this trend include:

• Healthy employees cost less, and wearables encourage people to pursue health and wellness goals.
• Wearable technology can improve safety and on-the-job communication. For instance, “smart caps” have sensors in them and can help reduce accidents due to workplace fatigue.
• These devices make people think generally about how they can be safer, happier, healthier and track their accomplishments in real time.

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According to a new study, 58% of employees who quit a job due to workplace culture say their manager was the main problem. Among other findings:

• 49% of American workers have thought about leaving their current organization.
• Nearly one-fifth have left their job in the last five years, and toxic culture is the reason.
• The cost of turnover from workplace culture exceeds $223 billion over five years.
• One in three employees say their manager doesn’t know how to lead them.
• Three in 10 say their manager doesn’t encourage a culture of open and transparent communication.
• Nearly one-fourth of workers say they dread going to work, don’t feel safe voicing their opinions about work-related issues, and/or don’t feel respected and valued at work.

Read the … [Read more...] about (9/27) Toxic Workplace Cultures Hurt Workers and Company Profits

If you’ve waited to plan for federal overtime regulation changes, don’t panic. Experts suggest a few tips:

• Prepare to pay newly eligible workers overtime; or give them a raise to put them over the new $35,568 annual threshold.
• Conduct self-audits to see if any employees are incorrectly classified as exempt or non-exempt.
• Remember that new overtime exemptions apply only to white-collar professions in various positions, including executive, administrative, and professional workers. However, exemptions are not determined by title. An exempt employee must meet the pay threshold and perform at least one executive, administrative, or professional duty.

Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (9/26) As Overtime Rule Drops, Experts Recommend Audits, Training

Hygge (pronounced who-ga), the Danish concept of comfort and togetherness, is finding its way into the workplace. Could it be part of your organizational brand? Consider these elements of Hygge:

• A delegating mindset and a high level of trust in employees.
• Unlimited paid time off. The idea is that employees come back refreshed and ready to work when they are able to take time off when they need it. (In Demark, workers get/take an average of five weeks off.)
• Communal lunch, with the meal often prepared and paid for by the company.
• Free healthcare, removing any stressors that healthcare needs might cause.

Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (9/25) Bringing a Hygge Culture to Your Workforce

Want to engage and inspire your employees? According to a study involving 250,000 HR leaders and executives, these phrases can make a real and powerful differences:

• Thank you.
• Where do you want to be with your career in six months? How can I help you get there?
• Here’s what I’d like us to accomplish.
• I want to utilize your strengths and what you do best.
• I want you to know that I have total confidence in you.
• What more can I do to support you in your job?
• I’d like your opinion on something.
• What are your passions and interests outside of work?
• Moving forward, what can we do better?

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